The Ubud Art Market is a great place to find beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, statues, kites, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats, and many other hand-crafted goods. Locally known as Pasar Seni Ubud, the market is opposite the Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace and opens daily.
Most of the goods found at the Ubud Market are made in the neighboring villages of Pengosekan, Tegallalang, Payangan, and Peliatan. The location of the Ubud Art Market, which is centered among the art-producing villages and at the center of Ubud itself, makes it a strategic shopping place for Balinese handicrafts and souvenirs.
The Ubud market also served as a setting for the Hollywood movie Eat Pray Love, which shows a scene with actress Julia Roberts opposite a male character strolling through the stalls that are frequently visited by foreign and local visitors in real life. Naturally, bargaining is essential.
‘Shopping’ here is not always about an actual purchase. Viewing the various items on display from one stall to another is a highlight on its own, showing the craftsmanship and the artistry of the Balinese. Admiring all the shops and stalls usually cannot be accomplished in 1 day. So, if you spot an item you’re interested in, you can come back another day to bargain or settle the deal.
Compared to art markets in Bali’s other main destinations, such as Kuta, the Ubud Art Market has higher quality items and a larger mixture. There are plenty of the common items that you’ll find all around the island, including beach clothes and shirts printed with “Bali” on them, as well as ikat woven skirts, Balinese-style paintings, woodcarvings, and woven baskets. However, curios typical of Ubud Art Market include items ranging from quadruple-coloured bohemian skirts of satin, Moroccan-style oil lamps, quilt-stitched batik camisoles, and brass Buddha statuettes.
The Ubud Market offers not only exemplary Balinese items but a universal and international assortment. The items found here also tend to be of a higher artistic value compared to other art markets around Bali.
Unlike the various shops lining Monkey Forest Road, most items on stalls at the Ubud Art Market have no barcode or set price. Haggling is expected and encouraged as part of the fun of shopping but do so politely and with a smile. It’s often helpful to decide upon the most you want to pay for an item before you start. Start at about half the asking price and go up till a compromise is reached. It’s best to shop around to get an idea of typical prices before you commit to making a purchase.
The market is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm, and some of the stalls are even open until late at night. The market is divided into 2 main areas. The western block is the main art market and the eastern block is a traditional market serving daily groceries and necessities.
Distance from Ngurah Rai Airport: 36 Km / 80-Minute Drive
Distance from Ubud Center: 0 Km / 0-Minute Drive
A trip to Bali will no doubt leave you with plenty of exceptional memories, be it soaking up spectacular beaches with pristine shores, spelunking into marvelously hidden caves, immersing yourself in Balinese mesmerizing culture, or tapping toe in rhythm on the nightly dancefloor. However, it won’t be complete without buying physical mementos and knick-knacks to bring home – to reminisce bout the great time spent in Bali and share it with friends and family.
While there are many souvenir shops spotted almost everywhere on the island selling various accessories, crafts, and souvenirs, there isn’t a better choice than Sukawati Art Market! This long-standing market has been a central attraction that domestic and international visitors of all ages flock to before going back home to buy some gifts and souvenirs with a solid touch of Balinese culture.
Located on Jl. Raya Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali, Sukawati Art Market is one of the oldest art markets in Bali and a complete shopping destination for tourists wishing to bring home an extensive variety of Balinese items at affordable prices. If you stroll along the market, you will be able to explore the colorful nuance that emanates from the building architecture, bright-colored rows of paintings, and other items sold in the market. There is a variety of unique Balinese handicrafts and items, ranging from weaving, paintings, jewelry, traditional knick-knacks, accessories, and handmade products to household and daily necessities.
To find any kind of clothes, sarongs, and traditional fabrics, you can explore the Ground Level section. All the items are displayed hanging from the ceilings and stacked in piles. At the back of the market, there is a variety of oils and aromatherapy with sundry types and colors to choose such as scented candles, incense sticks, and many more. Who knows, those aromatherapy will give you more zen once you get back home!
The products sold in Sukawati Art Market are sought after for their distinctiveness, uniqueness, top quality, and of course affordable prices. All the items here are considered cheaper compared to those sold in other local markets.
The opening hours of the Sukawati Bali Art Market in Gianyar are divided into 2 groups of operational time. For the Art Market, the Sukawati Art Market starts to open from 10.00 - 17.00 and for the Local Market, the Sukawati Art Market itself opens from 08.00 - 16.00.
Distance from Ngurah Rai Airport: 30 Km / 60-Minute Drive
Distance from Ubud Center: 12 Km / 25-Minute Drive